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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.05, 313.33 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.05, 313.33 and 133.81 is: 184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.05 : 313.33 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.05/313.33 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.05x = 313.33 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.05x = 41,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,926.24/227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.65

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